A Nashua woman was arrested after attempting to steal a purse in Hampton.On Sunday at approximately 3:15 p.m., police responded to a report of a woman attempting to steal a purse from another female at Hampton Beach State Park.Witnesses were able to give an accurate description of the woman and police were able to locate and identify her as Jessica Lantagne, 41, of Nashua, according to a press release.Lantagne had two bags that police were able to confirm did not belong to her. She gave police a false name in an attempt to conceal her identity, the release states.The owners of the property have since been identified.Lantagne was charged with one felony for receiving stolen property and a misdemeanor for false reports to law enforcement. Lantagne is held on $5,000 cash bail and is scheduled for an arraignment on July 26 at the 10th Circuit Court in Seabrook.Download the free WMUR app.

HAMPTON, N.H. —

A Nashua woman was arrested after attempting to steal a purse in Hampton.

On Sunday at approximately 3:15 p.m., police responded to a report of a woman attempting to steal a purse from another female at Hampton Beach State Park.

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Witnesses were able to give an accurate description of the woman and police were able to locate and identify her as Jessica Lantagne, 41, of Nashua, according to a press release.

Lantagne had two bags that police were able to confirm did not belong to her. She gave police a false name in an attempt to conceal her identity, the release states.

The owners of the property have since been identified.

Lantagne was charged with one felony for receiving stolen property and a misdemeanor for false reports to law enforcement. Lantagne is held on $5,000 cash bail and is scheduled for an arraignment on July 26 at the 10th Circuit Court in Seabrook.